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Mr. Hessee/Ms. Schwab
Phone: (720) 423-8681/ (720) 423-8721

Email: Carly_Schwab@dpsk12.org
Availability:
  • Schwab: 2nd, 4th through 8th periods in room 222.
  • Gaggiani: Tuesday - Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Writing Center


PURPOSE OF THIS WEB PAGE:​

This page has been created to give you the opportunity to analyze and respond to professional arguments. Throughout the spring semester you will be asked to respond on this web page by explaining HOW the NY Times' authors create their arguments and whether you CHALLENGE, DEFEND, OR QUALIFY these arguments.
Always be sure to save your work!


IRONY PowerPoint:
IRONY.ppt


HOW TO POST RESPONSES:
  1. Follow the this link to the Denver Post article on child obesity: http://www.denverpost.com/opinionheadlines/ci_14385332
Read it and remember - IT'S AN ARGUMENT
  1. Then return to this web page and click on the link that corresponds to the article's title (on the left side of the screen).
  2. Defend, challenge, or qualify the argument made in the article
    1. TWO paragraphs minimum
    2. Written in an academic voice (grammar, spelling, and form will be evaluated)
    3. RESPOND to the posts of your colleagues (remember: this is a discussion)
  3. Click "horizontal Rule" when you have finished writing
  4. Click "Save"

PowerPoint Presentations
Persuasive Appeals.ppt
Fallacy.ppt